Mission of the Division

The mission of the Division of Engineering and Construction Management is to provide a university education integrating general studies and disciplinary studies to equip students to excel in their chosen major.

The faculty of the division seeks to educate the student in the methods of carefully and logically understanding problems and of designing solutions for those problems. Education within the division is in the context that "All truth is God's truth"; therefore, a biblical world- and life-view is the basis for problem-solving procedures. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." (Proverbs 1:7). A low student-faculty ratio within the division assures interaction between faculty and students on these and other issues. The curriculum and the co-curriculum prepare the division graduates to function effectively in advanced technical positions or to enter graduate studies.

Facilities

The division facilities are housed in the Balzer Technology Center that is LEED certified. There is over 40,000 square feet for classroom, laboratory, and fabrication areas. Laboratories support instruction and student design activities in thermal sciences, fluids, mechanical testing, machine design, materials science, instrumentation, control systems, electronics, and communications. A welding shop, a machine shop, and a modeling shop provide support for student projects. The Construction Management Department has a 7.000 square foot construction area and office that is used for the integrated Senior Capstone course which manages the construction of a building each year. The Renewable Energy majors have exterior sites for study of solar and wind energy experiments.

Advisory Boards

Advisory boards for both Construction Management and Engineering are made up of distinguished alumni and other professionals. These groups give counsel on curriculum focus, professional issues, and integration of faith and learning.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to upper-division Construction Management and Engineering students. These are supported by the Fred Olney Endowed Engineering Scholarship, the Engineering Excellence Endowed Scholarship, the Harold C. and Mildred B. Ward Endowed Engineering Scholarship, the Charles Willis Endowed Scholarship, the Robert D. Nabholz Construction Scholarship, the Milton and Leila Levy Endowed Scholarship, the National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship, the American Society of Professional Estimators Endowed Scholarship, the Jeff Scholtens Memorial Endowed Scholarship, the Barnabas (An Encourager) Endowed Scholarship (Acts 4:36), the Engineering Opportunity Endowed Scholarship, and the Dennis Schumacher Engineering Scholarship.

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

(SYMBOL: CM)

The vision of the Department of Construction Management is to prepare graduates to influence the construction management environment through a balanced application of technical expertise, ethics, stewardship, creativity, craftsmanship, work, community, and leadership. The education is provided in a Christian context that promotes spiritual growth and the development of positive character traits such as honesty, reliability, and industriousness, which result in a high level of professionalism.

Construction Management students have access to over twenty computer workstations in the department. These stations are equipped with software used for estimating, scheduling, 3D architectural design, structural design, and other construction applications. Computer applications are studied in lecture courses and are used in practicum courses on real projects. Practical experience is also given in the use of surveying equipment and applicable power tools. Seniors gain experience in managing an actual construction project.

Graduates from this department are equipped to meet the demands of the construction industry. They are found managing the construction process in both the residential and commercial sector of the industry. This program is also suited for students interested in becoming Christian missionary builders and for students interested in Design-Build. Students may choose between a Business Administration option and the International Construction option.

John Brown University is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction, and is recognized by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, and the American Institute of Constructors. The program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), phone: (210) 495-6161.

National Certification Exam

Graduating seniors are required to take the Associate Constructor Exam administered by the Constructor Certification Commission (CCC). The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) is the sponsoring organization and is the professional society for those working in the field of construction management.

Student Learning Objectives

a. Create oral, visual, and written communication related to construction management for a diverse audience.

b. Apply ethical principles appropriate to the profession to make informed and principled choices.

c. Analyze construction documents in order to plan, estimate, sequence, and manage the construction process.

d. Understand construction methods, materials, and equipment used in various types of construction projects.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Construction Management

The Associate of Science degree with major in Construction Management is not available to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with major in Construction Management.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING

(SYMBOLS: EE, EN, ME, RE)

Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to the economical solution of practical technical problems. There are some 25 different engineering specialties, but of the nearly 1.5 million engineering jobs available each year the greatest numbers are filled by engineers having electrical or mechanical backgrounds. More than one half of engineering jobs are in the manufacturing industries. The major part of the remainder is in engineering and architectural services and business and management consulting services. Governments employ about 200,000 engineers. Renewable energy is an emerging technical area driven by the need to replace fossil fuels with an energy efficient and environmentally friendly alternative.

Engineers in the electrical/computer and mechanical areas design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, mechanical equipment, energy systems, and information systems. Renewable energy engineers will integrate both the mechanical and electrical for state-of-the-art energy developments.

Mission of the Department

The Engineering Department strives to educate students in the application of science and technology to the service of God and humanity. The goal is to produce graduates who can begin effective engineering practice in industry, graduate school, or the mission field.

Program Educational Objectives

The faculty of Engineering is committed to the following objectives which are consistent with both the university and the division mission statements and emphasize the head (intellectual), heart (spiritual), and hand (professional).

1. HEAD - John Brown University engineering graduates will have a strong general education, a broad foundation in electrical and mechanical fundamentals, and a depth of knowledge in a specific engineering discipline sufficient to ensure both immediate application and life-long learning.

2. HEART - John Brown University engineering graduates will be aware of their personal and professional responsibility to serve both God and humanity.

3. HAND - John Brown University engineering graduates will be prepared and confident to begin an entry-level engineering position, pursue graduate studies, or contribute as a Christian technical missionary.

Student Learning Outcomes

The program outcomes are published on the university web site. A graduate from the John Brown University engineering program should have

a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;

b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;

f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in light of a Christian worldview;

g. an ability to communicate effectively;

h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;

i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;

j. a knowledge of contemporary issues; and

k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Design Emphasis

At JBU the engineering design experience starts in the freshman year, develops with more extensive technical content through the sophomore and junior years, and culminates with the two-semester senior design project. The scheme for the lower-level design courses is to introduce design methodology using small design projects that prepare the student to clearly define the problem, identify the constraints and criteria, and establish the requirements for the design. By the third year, the student will have developed the technical background to work out significant engineering design problems. The junior-level design lab provides an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team and produce both oral and written presentations.

Fourth year experiences include those in electronic design, machine design, and fluid system design as well as the capstone design project. The capstone project is an intense experience for the engineering student. It approaches a "real-world" situation. The projects must be finished and satisfy stated objectives as determined by active negotiation with the engineering faculty and the sponsors. Oral and written presentations are produced for this project.

Degree Candidacy

Students must apply for degree candidacy status during the second semester of the sophomore year. At this time, the student will make known their concentration of choice and complete a four-year plan in consultation with their advisor.

Certification for Additional Concentration

A student who completes all requirements for the B.S.Eng. degree with one concentration may receive an enhancement certification from the chair of the Division of Engineering and Construction Management certifying the additional work done in second concentration area by completing at least nine hours of additional course work from the second concentration's required courses (this does not include electives).

A student who completes all the common requirements for a B.S.Eng., all the required courses from two concentrations, and four electives from those two concentrations may receive a B.S.Eng. degree with double concentration in those two areas.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.Eng.) degree with Electrical/Computer, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Concentration

The Associate of Science degree with major in Electromechanical Technology is not available to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.

DEPARTMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SYMBOL: RE)

NOTE: Effective October 9, 2013, the Renewable Energy degree is no longer available to new students. Please contact your admissions/academic advisor for further assistance.

The Department of Renewable Energy prepares students for the challenges of designing, promoting, and implementing renewable energy systems in society's rapidly-changing energy-related industries. Energy, in its many abundant forms, is the driving physical factor upon which industrial societies are founded. Renewable energy resources include wind power, solar power, biomass and bio-fuels, fuel cells, ground-source heat pumps, geothermal resources, hydroelectric power, tidal and wave power. The Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy will prepare students for success in these rapidly developing fields and disciplines.

The Renewable Energy Program is a cross-disciplinary program grounded in the belief that students who understand the fundamentals of science and energy conversion, its application to international sustainable development, and the business and management skills to drive this growth market can be effective agents for sustainable change. The department will draw from existing strengths in the Science, Engineering, Business, and Biblical Studies divisions to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree in Renewable Energy with two distinct emphases: Management and International Development, in addition to the renewable energy emphasis with in an Engineering degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

A graduate from the John Brown University Renewable Energy Program, management or international options, should have

a. an ability to apply knowledge from mathematics, science, and the student's chosen option area to renewable energy market needs